It started with this: Weekly chores/treats. Like this week Addie is in charge of pulling up the trash cans, picking up dog poop and she gets to "Sit in the Middle" in the car... the best seat according to the girls because it is by Joshua. They constantly were arguing over it so now, it is a weekly treat. No arguments! Kailee is the table setter, and the Servant of the Week (the go to girl to help me) and she gets to sit by Dad at the dinner table, another constant battle. Monday they will switch.
They also have books that have their daily chores. These include making their beds, putting their clothes away, feeding dogs, 30 min reading quietly etc. They get to put a sticker on each when they are completed.
My BFF Beth found a new twist to add... She explains it really well in her blog. Basically, for each chore they are expected to do they earn a dollar (a fake one). They can also earn money for odd jobs they do or for just plain being nice to one another. The LOSE money for tattling, lying, running in the house, whinning, etc. They get to earn rewards, like swimming is $2, 30 min of TV is $2, or the bigger prizes, Drive in and beach are $100, Yogurt Creations is $25, etc. They can pool their money or spend alone. Lets just say, we are enjoying a pretty peaceful house with some very motivated helpers.
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